‘Orange Is The New Black’ Actor Brad William Henke Dead at 56

Brad William Henke, a former NFL participant who later bought into performing and appeared in “Orange Is The New Black,” has died … TMZ has confirmed.

Brad died in his sleep Tuesday, in accordance with sources linked to his household. The reason behind dying is unclear.

Brad’s most well-known for taking part in one of many jail guards in ‘OITNB’ — and he is within the scene the place one of many present’s important characters, Poussey Washington, is killed off — one of many greatest scenes in your entire collection.

He additionally had roles in TV reveals like “Justified” and “Lost” … showing in motion pictures together with “Pacific Rim” and “World Trade Center.”

Brad began performing after retiring from the NFL in 1994, hanging up his cleats as a consequence of ankle accidents. He performed his school ball on the University of Arizona earlier than being drafted in 1989 by the New York Giants.

A defensive lineman, Brad additionally performed for the Denver Broncos and bought on the sector in Super Bowl XXIV towards the San Francisco 49ers.

Brad first bought into Hollywood by performing in commercials, then he began touchdown TV visitor spots on collection like “ER,” “Arli$$,” “Nash Bridges,” “Silk Stalkings” and “Chicago Hope.”

With over 100 performing credit to his identify, Brad additionally appeared in “CSI,” “Judging Amy,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Dexter” … amongst many others.

His supervisor, Matt DelPiano, tells us, “Brad was an extremely form man of joyous power. A really proficient actor, he beloved being part of this group….and we beloved him again. Our ideas are together with his spouse and household.”

Brad was 56.